2nd Grade Colonial America

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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ACTIVITIES

History of Thanksgiving

Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Colonial America

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Make a Three-Cornered Hat

Use this pattern to make three-cornered hats. This arts & crafts project is fun to use when studying Colonial Times,…

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Pilgrims

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WORKSHEETS

Paper Weaving Instructions

Learn about how Colonial women wove yarn into cloth; then, mimic their artistry by creating easy-to-make paper weavings.

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day

Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…

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Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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Daily Journal Topics: Early American Life

Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American Life.

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Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Colonial America

Letters, Journals and Diaries

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Thanksgiving Menu: Then & Now

Compare the first Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial times to the one we celebrate today. This is a fun way to integrate…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Hasty Pudding

In this social studies activity, children learn a recipe from Colonial times.

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Food

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LESSON PLANS

Thanksgiving Placemats

Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Make a Dried Bouquet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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PROJECTS

Create a Colonial America Social Media Feed Mini-Project

This creative research and writing project is a great way to reinforce what your students are learning about colonial…

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

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REFERENCE

Learn About Paul Revere

Discover a summarized biography of Paul Revere – a silversmith and famous historical figure from Colonial times.

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during Colonial times. This…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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WORKSHEETS

Thanksgiving in Colonial America

Develop library-skills with this printable activity that focuses on locating information. This is a great way to…

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Library Resources

Colonial America

Reading and Literature

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GAMES AND APPS

Pin the Hat on the Pilgrim

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving game to play with your students? Hang the picture of the pilgrim (page 1) on the wall,…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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Colonial Schools

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on schools in Colonial times.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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American Colonization Reading Warm-Up

This nonfiction reading passage about American colonization helps students master important reading skills. The…

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Reading Comprehension

Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

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